Romania

Calin Georgescu faces charges of attempting to disrupt national security

Ukraine is struggling to defend itself against the growing number of attack drones that Moscow has started using in its onslaughts

Country’s defence ministry condemns ‘irresponsible actions’ after drone entered its airspace at weekend

Hundreds arrive on Sunday for first liturgy at Romanian Orthodox Episcopal Cathedral in Dublin

Drones involved in incursion were not carrying ammunition, Polish foreign minister says

In Farthest Seas; Blurred; Cécé; Diablo’s Boys; and Voices of Resistance: Diaries of Genocide reviewed

External funding, smear campaigns and bots have become familiar features of elections elsewhere

George Simion concedes result on Monday after earlier claiming victory in the vote

In Portugal, centre-right Democratic Alliance wins snap election; in Poland, centrist Rafał Trzaskowski warns of ‘razor-thin’ lead over radical-right rival in presidential election

Romania vote sees EU-critical populist seeking power, while Poland and Portugal are also casting their ballots

The controversial annulment of the first round appears to have had little effect on the rise of the far right

Nikita Clarke-Healy (18) arranged treatment overseas after doctors in Ireland said she was ‘too young’ to be diagnosed with condition

The national veto has been the single most effective weapon in preserving the corporate tax regime

Trump admirer Simion opposes Ukraine military aid and calls for ‘Melonisation’ of Europe

Ultranationalist George Simion opposes military aid to Ukraine and has vilified EU’s leaders

George Simion, who leads in opinion polls going into first voting round, says Calin Georgescu could hold leadership role

George Simion was leading in the polls in advance of Sunday’s presidential election

Bowes says he travelled to Romania to cover the country’s presidential election

Crin Antonescu and Nicușor Dan hope to defeat Maga-style populist George Simion in presidential run-off next month

Repeat presidential election to be held in May after initial vote was voided over alleged Russian meddling

Tate brothers’ return to Romania comes nearly a month after a travel ban imposed on the brothers was lifted

Majority of those infected were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccine status, say WHO and Unicef

Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of Moscow

‘Manosphere’ links with Trump’s circle preceded push for Romania to lift travel ban

Prosecutors lifted a travel ban related to criminal charges

Prosecutors investigating Calin Georgescu over alleged hate speech and anti-Semitism

Kyiv accuses Slovak PM and Romanian far-right leader of peddling Kremlin propaganda

Lifting of controls at land borders will remove bottlenecks that often kept trucks loaded with goods stuck at border

Worldview: Attacks include sabotage, assassinations, parcel bombs, cyber attacks, electoral interference, social media disinformation campaigns and the testing of military preparedness

Groups may field single candidate for annulled presidential election when it is rerun next year in attempt to head off far right figures

Four parties also promise fresh presidential elections after the previous ballot was annulled by the country’s top court

Presidential elections due on Sunday were called off because of alleged Russian interference

The next government faces immense challenges that require guile, nerve, judgment and luck

Move comes days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran co-ordinated online campaign to promote Calin Georgescu

Mainstream parties on course to retain control of parliament after legislative elections on Sunday

From wild bears to sausage stew and famed historical prisons, Romania is a remarkable place to visit, made all the more special by its unspoilt nature

Second ballot sees Social Democrats ahead after independent far-right candidate came from obscurity to become front-runner in first ballot

Constitutional court to decide on Friday whether to annul first round results following complaints poll subject to foreign interference

Nationalist Calin Georgescu’s unexpectedly strong showing was fuelled by a TikTok campaign aimed at young voters

City is the only Irish entry on a list including destinations in Sweden and Mexico